Anger surged within him!
He desperately wanted to smash his fist into this bastard's mouth!
But he fought to restrain himself.
Reinhardt's face was cold as he replied, "Neither I nor the Knight Order can take responsibility for you dying at Frostfire Fortress. There's no need for thanks, and I won't accept any gifts. Please leave."
Before approaching Reinhardt, Eliza had already privately met with several followers who had nowhere else to go. She'd already negotiated their terms: they would voluntarily renounce their ties to the Radiant Empire and join the Hearn Territory.
She had thought it would be easy to win over a reckless New Recruit Knight like Reinhardt, but she had been given the cold shoulder from the very start.
Her expression shifted slightly. Eliza stared directly into Reinhardt's eyes, but he refused to back down, meeting her gaze head-on.
Eliza took a deep breath. After a slight bow of her head, she maintained her image as a gentle maiden and turned to leave.
